Jan 6th, 2012 at 12:30PM: When thinking of castles, many people imagine kings and queens, old-world architecture, and decades of history. In New York, however, there is a castle that is not only a historical structure, but also a wine-lovers retreat.
The Belhurst Castle is located in the town of Geneva in the Finger Lakes region, overlooking Seneca Lake. Built in the 1800's, it still contains beamed cathedral ceilings, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Historical castle offers free wine on tap for guests
Jan 6th, 2012 at 12:30PM: When thinking of castles, many people imagine kings and queens, old-world architecture, and decades of history. In New York, however, there is a castle that is not only a historical structure, but also a wine-lovers retreat.
The Belhurst Castle is located in the town of Geneva in the Finger Lakes region, overlooking Seneca Lake. Built in the 1800's, it still contains beamed cathedral ceilings, ...Calling all single snow bunnies: Speed dating hits the slopes this Winter
Nov 23rd, 2011 at 1:00PM: Want to find love by trying something a little out of the ordinary this winter?
Bristol Mountain in the Finger Lakes region of New York has come up with a way to help singles find a compatible ski buddy...and maybe even the love of their life. On January 14 and February 11, 2012, single skiers can sign up for Ski Dating, which includes three, 45 minute ski or snowboarding dates with three ...Fall festivals: five delicious ways to celebrate
Sep 21st, 2011 at 10:00AM: There's something really depressing about seeing the last of the tomatoes, corn, and stonefruit at the farmers market, the withering vines in my neighbor's gardens. But fall is also an exciting time for produce geeks, what with all the peppers and squash, pomegranates and persimmons.
If you love yourself some good food and drink, here are five reasons to welcome fall. No matter where you live ...The Secret Lost World of New York's Finger Lakes
Jun 17th, 2011 at 10:30AM:
The funny thing about road trips is that you end up spending a lot of time behind the wheel of your car. There's always another city to get to, asphalt to be consumed, another waypoint to hit. So by the time I pulled into Watkins Glen, a small town in New York's Finger Lakes region, I was ready to get out and stretch my legs.
Fortunately, the village is home to one of the coolest state ...Think local for a low-cost wine-tasting trip
Aug 31st, 2009 at 12:00PM: When most people think of going on a wine-tasting trip, their thoughts tend to head west - to California, Washington, and Oregon. It's not surprising. From Napa Valley in California to Walla Walla in Washington, these states are some of the biggest producers of wine in the US. But if you don't live in one of these states, there's no need to venture far from home for a weekend of swirling and ...Birthplace of Memorial Day offers festival and small town charm
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:30AM: Back in 1865, Henry C. Wells, a druggist in Waterloo, New York thought that honoring all American soldiers who died in a war was a fitting gesture. The following year, Waterloo threw the first Memorial Day celebration on May 5. The holiday caught on, and in 1966 Lyndon Johnson signed a Presidential Proclamation declaring Waterloo the "Birthplace of Memorial Day," something the town takes quite ...
